RECYCLING  COVERED  DEVICES.  IT’S  THE  L AW.

Did you know that Pennsylvania passed a law, called the Covered Devices Recycling Act, which prohibits residents from disposing of covered devices as trash? Effective January 24, 2013 residents and businesses may no longer place these items at the curb or throw them away as trash. These devices must be recycled. Additionally, trash haulers are prohibited from collecting these items as municipal waste.

What is a covered  device?

Covered devices include desktop computers, laptops, monitors, computer peripherals (keyboard, mouse, printer and speakers), televisions, and e-readers that browse the internet.

The Covered Devices Recycling Act does NOT include cell phones, motor vehicle components, appliance components or items such as handheld calculators, PDAs, MP3 players or similar devices.

How does this benefit you?

While you are required by law to recycle covered devices, the new rule prohibits manufacturers and retailers from charging customers a fee for accepting covered devices. There are a number of ways to recycle these items free of charge.

Where  can you recycle  your covered  device?

You  can  recycle  your covered  device  at  LancasterCounty Solid Waste  Management Authority’s Household Hazardous  Waste  (HHW)  Facility,  located   at  1299

Harrisburg Pike in Lancaster. The HHW Facility will accept a maximum of 10 units per visit, per day from Lancaster County residents and businesses. Visit www.lcswma.org to learn more.

You may also visit www.Earth911.com for an additional list of locations that recycle covered devices, or contact your local municipality for information on local collection programs.

© 2012 Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority